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PG53 UEK

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Silver Lpg 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

31,538 mi
Last recorded31,538 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 UEK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 31,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis above subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Mid and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes through the floor from the master cylinder in cab (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 31,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Front joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front to rear brake pipe inspection obscured by LPG tank

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis above subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from the master cylinder through the floor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 29,931 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 17 Oct 2023 29,918 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch, behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Oct 2022 26,329 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 7 Oct 2022 26,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and central pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 26,328 miles

Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative Springs too long, so are coil bound (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and central pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2022 26,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 24,686 miles

underside coated

Pass 4 Aug 2020 23,243 miles

undersealed inc brake pipes

Fail 22 Jul 2020 23,217 miles

Headlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush cracking on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undersealed inc brake pipes

Pass 19 Jul 2019 23,141 miles

EML on

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlight reflectors very poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear fog light insecure

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both very perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine sump rusty

fuel smell

Pass 30 Jul 2018 21,928 miles

both dip patterns poor

engine over heating

rear lights affected by other lights

Fail 30 Jul 2018 21,928 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both dip patterns poor

engine over heating

rear lights affected by other lights

Fail 20 Jul 2018 21,916 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced all lamps - bad earth and flashing with indicator (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold? (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged insecure - cable ties not adequate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged kinked where pipe enters hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear shackle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged insecure - cable ties not adequate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear shackle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering linkage from column to pivot has excessive play - marked with yellow chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Tyre obviously under inflated both rears (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 21,272 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 21,272 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 21,236 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure to mount (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure to mount (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres cracking in tread

exhaust rubber centre mount broken

customer advised not to drive vehicle due to brake pipe leak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 20,133 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both wipers just starting to smear windscreen slightly

corrosion and rsutproofing to various areas of vehicle underside

very slight play in offside outer track rod end balljoint

Pass 9 Jul 2014 18,558 miles

camper conversion body fitted to vehicle

corrosion to most underbody metal brake pipes

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside and suspension components

slight play in offside outer track rod end balljoint

Pass 24 Jul 2013 17,965 miles

camper conversion fitted to rear of vehicle

corrosion to various front suspension components

slight corrosion to most metal brake pipes

Pass 1 Aug 2012 16,081 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 16,077 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 14,568 miles

v arious steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2011 14,568 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 12,917 miles

vehicle has been fitted with mobile home/camper type body which appears too large and too heavy for a vehicle of this style

Fail 16 Jul 2010 12,913 miles

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle has been fitted with mobile home/camper type body which appears too large and too heavy for a vehicle of this style

Pass 8 Jan 2009 9,932 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 9,902 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 8,217 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 6,576 miles

adv:n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

adv:slight play in steering idler.

adv:steel fuel pipe corroded.

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?

Based on 112,378 MOT tests across 12,157 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
2,842
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 7,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,655
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 6,394
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,350
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,717
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PG53 UEK is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Silver with a 1,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 45,562 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Hijet fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 7,896 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PG53 UEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Hijet typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PG53 UEK is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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